Apartments for Rent in the 02138 ZIP Code of Cambridge, MA (1,173 Rentals)

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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,922 - $9,618
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Parkside Place
$3,050 - $5,046
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$3,050 - $5,046

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$3,050 - $5,046
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkside Place

700 HuronCambridge, MA 02138
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The Brook
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$2,600 - $4,450
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$2,600 - $4,450

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$2,600 - $4,450
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The Brook

95 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Laurent
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$2,591 - $10,404
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$2,591 - $10,404

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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Chapman Arms
$2,500 - $3,500
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$2,500 - $3,500

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$2,500 - $3,500
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Chapman Arms

4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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29 Concord Ave, Unit 815
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

29 Concord Ave, Unit 815

29 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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145 Larch Rd, Unit 1
$6,200
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$6,200

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$6,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

145 Larch Rd, Unit 1

145 Larch RdCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Howland St, Unit 1
$12,350
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$12,350

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$12,350
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3 Howland St, Unit 1

3 Howland StCambridge, MA 02138
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1110 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
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1110 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

1110 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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137 Fayerweather St, Unit 137
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

137 Fayerweather St, Unit 137

137 Fayerweather StCambridge, MA 02138
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137 Fayerweather St, Unit 1
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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137 Fayerweather St, Unit 1

137 Fayerweather StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Adams Ter, Unit 2
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

8 Adams Ter, Unit 2

8 Adams TerCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Shepard St, Unit A
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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12 Shepard St, Unit A

12 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Story St
$3,750 - $4,000
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$3,750 - $4,000

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$3,750 - $4,000
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5 Story St

5 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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67 Dana St, Unit 5
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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67 Dana St, Unit 5

67 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Hammond St, Unit 3
$4,350
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$4,350

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3 Hammond St, Unit 3

3 Hammond StCambridge, MA 02138
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59 Church St, Unit 201
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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59 Church St, Unit 201

59 Church StCambridge, MA 02138
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101 Fayerweather St, Unit B
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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101 Fayerweather St, Unit B

101 Fayerweather StCambridge, MA 02138
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1172 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 218
$3,162
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$3,162

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$3,162
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1172 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 218

1172 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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34 Elmer St
$3,925 - $4,750
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$3,925 - $4,750

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$3,925 - $4,750
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

34 Elmer St

34 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 02138 ZIP Code

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the 02138 ZIP Code?

As of today, August 14, 2026, there are currently 1,173 available 02138 apartments priced from $1,150 to $26,316, with an average monthly rent of $4,063.

How much are Studio apartments in 02138?

There are currently 291 Studio Apartments in 02138 with rent ranges from $1,717 to $8,764 with an average price of $2,751.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom 02138 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 02138 ranges from $1,200 to $10,302 with an average monthly rent of $3,298.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 02138 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 02138 range from $1,700 to $26,316. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,147.

How expensive are 02138 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 244 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 02138 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $14,316 - averaging $4,413 for the location.

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